All Stars + Ice Cream = Love

Bret and Emily. Married.

I really can’t say enough awesome things about these two people. They are funny, they are sweet, they are charming, they are beautiful (inside and out) and they love each other tremendously. The entire day was FILLED with this love.

I asked them to describe their wedding day in one word.

You know what they said?  Musical, Magical, Lutheran. That is not really one word but that was really how the day played out.

They vowed their lives to one another at Lord of Life Lutheran Church.  Following the musical, magical and lutheran ceremony, was a fun-filled evening at La Scala.

Now let’s check out these beautiful photographs and let them tell the story of the fabulous day….



This guy right here, this guy is gettin’ hitched.


My girl, KK, came out to shoot with me. She’s been really busy this summer being a fabulous mommy to her two little angels. I can say she has been missed dearly. And her lovely shots.. like the one above and below.


A bride putting on her gown is probably one of my favorite moments during a wedding day. Look, she’s glowing.



Look at this little fella. He’s so proud to wear his little tux and matching all star shoes!

A bridesmaid made it an extra AWESOME day for Emily. She gifted the bride her favorite ice cream. Hello, awesome!


Here comes the bride!


Their first look at one another. Love it!

Just have a HUGE bridal party and they can easily decorate the church.



I think it is so touching when loved ones are involved in the ceremony. It happened several times on this beautiful day. Here is Bret’s mother joining the happy couple as they exchange rings.


All Stars. A GORRRGE wedding gown. Super cool.

The groom serenaded his bride.

She was all smiles.


Check out Bret’s face here. Priceless.

He’s such a character!



Ohh la la.


Emily is beautiful. Bret is hilarious. That’s really a great combo if you ask me.


And, they need no direction. This is all natural. All love.







Orange nails, blue flippys.

I heart pocket dresses!



Mmm..cake.

Caught red handed.





Smashing of the cake. Another favorite moment of mine. And the groom asking me to follow them to the restroom to get the cleanup.




We set up a BLAST of a “photobooth”. A special thanks to Tasha for running it. Here we are…rockin’ it out. Tasha, KK, and yours truly.





Hilarious.


The lovebirds.


And…one more shot of the All Stars. Because they rock!

Congrats newlyweds.  I wish you a lifetime of happiness and love!

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78 comments

Emily - OMG!!!!! Absolutely LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are AMAZING Crystal Jo!!!!!! I can’t stop looking at them!!!! I am so obsessed that I can’t wait to see the rest of the pics from the day!!

Libbi - these are amazing photos! i particularly love the “caught red handed” shot. It’s the candid moments that make wedding photography just a blessing for couples.

kay macknyk - Beautiful couple beautiful pics!

Angie McCloskey - Bret & Emily— these are some of the best wedding pictures I have ever seen. Props to the photographer and to the two of you!

Laura - Wonderful pictures– and an excellent blog, too! You’ve really captured something indescribable here. Great work!

Mark Pendleton - Great shots Emily!

Nick Stover - Great pictures Emily and Brett! I hope to see more soon!

Bret - These pics are amazing. Thanks again for being the person that catches the moment. You have such a unique eye for catching the beauty in spontaneity. Again, these pics are amazing.

Kailee - Your photographer did an INCREDIBLE job. Was she expensive? Because she did a fabulous job! I just made the picture of my table in the photo booth my default. Hilarious.

Thea - Your wedding album is beautiful. You look so happy. I love the guys shoes.

Suzanne - Wow Emily – the pictures are fantastic. You sure can take a picture, girl. You can’t even tell it was a bajillion degrees! So beautiful!!

Connie - Absolutely Beautiful!

Angela H - OMG Emily, you are such a beautiful bride! Your photographer did a great job.

Lauren - Love them!

Mindy - Truly, the most beautiful wedding pictures I’ve ever seen! Wow, loved looking at them — joy, love, happiness, hilarity and art all wrapped up in pictures. Congratulations again. You two are an adorable couple!!

DDick Stover - Great pictures

Denny and Bege - Love the picts. Crystal Jo did a fantastic job.

Sarah K - Wonderful pictures! The colors really stand out… love the blue flip flops and orange toes ;-) The photos are truly amazing!

Rosemarie Breining - Beautiful pictures of the serious and fun events and the
many friends who came to share the special hours together.
Many colorful memories of “active minutes” to enjoy in
future days. Quite a treasure!

Aunt Lee Ann - Emily and Bret – Thank you for letting us share this wonderful day with you both. You were both just glowing and these pictures capture the day perfectly!

Paul Mervine - Emily and Bret all the photos rock!!! I’m not sure which is a better pic bret throwing the garter or him going to get it. I wish I could have been there

Cara - AMAZING! They are beautiful!

Nina - These pictures are fantastic – congrats to the couple, and excellent camera work!

S. Joshua Wellen - Brett,

Hope your wedding was amazing, brother!! Miss you lots, and can’t wait to meet the new bride!

Much love,
Joshua

Shane A. Miller - beautiful pictures, bret and emily. excellent photography. the converse…i dig it. very unique.

Priya Gandhi - Those are beautiful pictures. It looks like a wonderful day. Congrats!

Lisa McCallum - Probably the best wedding pics I’ve ever seen. Congrats!!!

brynn connelly - adorable shots! what an amazing wedding!!

Katie Walker - Bret….It has been some time since I have seen you and your family. Congrats on the wedding. The pictures are amazing. Best wishes to the two of you in the future. GOD BLESS.

Julie - Looks like it was a fantastic wedding filled with lots of love! Congratulations!

Ashley Hunn - Congrats! Your wedding pictures are lovely!!

Lauren C - Bret these pictures are awesome! It does look like your day was magical. Best wishes to both of you.

Emily Winderman - Congrats, you two! :) :) Best of luck Bret and Emily!

Sara Chaney Acocks - Congrats, what a beautiful wedding!

Jen Chambers - Hi Brett! We have met numerous times through Heidi. Your pictures are fantastic and the wedding looked beautiful! Congrats to you and your wife!

Mandy Murphy - These are great pictures. You both look amazing and the wedding looked like a lot of fun. Congrats!

Chris W - That looks like an amazing wedding, and some great pictures!

Erin Graziano - Great pictures Bret and Emily! What a beautiful wedding.

Mario Bianconi - Bravo! Pretty sweet pictures dude. Congrats!

Lauren Schmees - Beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Love them!!!! Can’t wait to see them all!!! Love you both! I consider myself so lucky to have been involved.

Bernadine - Wow! These pictures are absolutely amazing. You two make a beautiful couple. Best wishes for a long and happy life together.

tom vranas - AMAZING! You guys look GREAT and looks like it was a GREAT night.

Ashley Bachman - I love these photos! They’re so fun and beautiful! Congrats to the newlyweds!!!

Joe R - AMAZING photos. Great angles. Congratulations Brett. Looks like you snagged a great girl.

Jamie - Congrats:) Your wedding picture are beautiful they did a really good job.

Jessica LaShure - Fantastic photos! Looks like a great day with lots of fun and love!!

DDick Stover - Very good photos

Diana Robertson - So sorry we missed the wedding, but super excited to see these great memories! I can tell you both had an amazing day…one you’ll never forget. I will keep this photographer in mind for future events…great photos!

sara - your pictures are beautiful! some really great moments were captured.

Jennifer Sung - Ed – Thanks for sharing these photos! Beautiful!!!!

Steph - Well, clearly these are rockstar-ish. Not unlike yourselves. Now I want to get married just so I can peruse a photobooth as rad as the one you used.

Big hugs,

Steph

Mary & Dave - Fantastic pictures!!! We had such a great time celebrating with you 2. Congratulations again!

Whitney Foster - These photos are amazing! You two looks so happy together. Congrats!

Abbey Zebraitis - Beautiful pictures you guys! Congratulations!

Bob Richardson - Congrats, Emily. I’m sure you’ll live happily ever after–you wouldn’t let it happen any other way.

Megan - Beautiful pics of what was obviously a beautiful day!!! Love the Converse Bret.. and your wife just looks like the most beautiful bride ever!!! Congratulations!!!

Julie Edelman - I LOVE THE PHOTOS!!! and i love the couple more–but shouldn’t that be obvious?!?! miss you both bunches!!!

Jon - These are cute. Completely Bret and Emily Driven.

Jamie and Laura Sanders - We really enjoyed your wedding pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us through all of your facebook posts. These photos are ones you will be proud of, and definitely will last you a life time. We really enjoyed how it showed the mood of your wedding day. Everything was done with excitement and motion. Even though we only saw your special day through pictures it was as if the celebration jumped right out at you and made you feel like we were right there with you.

Julie Baylor - These pics are amazing! Oh and Emily, you look freaking gorgeous! Congrats to you guys ;)

Becky Stabler - Wonderful shots of a beautiful day! Your joy was over-flowing!

Ben - Terrific shots! Very beautiful.

Congratulations, Bret and Emily!

Bret Wiegman - I actually haven’t comment on here so I’ll pitch in. Crystal Jo, You have such a unique eye for catching the beauty in spontaneity. These pics are amazing. They capture the wedding day for what it was. Thank you.

Bege Wiegman - A beautiful day, beautiful pitures to celebrate beautiful love. Love, Mom

Ashley Bachman - Love the wedding pics Wiegmans! Congrats:)

Michelle Scott - Beautiful pictures! Love the choice of shoes :)

DEBBIE MULLINS - JUst beautiful Bret!! Made me tear up!!!

MIKAELA WARREN - Love the wedding pics- She did an awesome job!

CHRISTINE LINNEMON - Cangrats my friend. I wish you all best and may your future be all you wished for. MUAH!!!!!!

SARA SHAFER - Fantastic!

Edward Stover - Great sampling of pictures!

I cannot wait to see the complete set!

Michelle - These are gorgeous! Now I know who I need to contact when I have (another) special day!

vikki zaremski - Fabulous pictures! A gorgeous bride and a handsome groom destined for a lifetime of happiness! Vikki Z

Patty Williams - Love the pictures!!! CONGRATS!!!!

Jennifer Higgins Mueller - What awesome pics…omg i wish i would of thought taking great pictures like that at my wedding…very creative, they really show how much fun everyone had at your wedding. Congratulations, dont waste any time,..live every day to the fullest:)

MJ - Bret and Emily- these photos are absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats to the two of you and I hope you share a lifetime of love and happiness!

Joel - Bret, you look devilishly handsome. And Emily, you look radiantly magnificent.

Cherie - Absolutely beautiful pictures!!!! Wonderful memories for a wonderful couple!!!! May God always bless them!

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